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- Parent
Emily, Mom to 3 Spartans, Classes of 2019 & 2022
We talk about our kids, who they are and who they’re becoming, and realize that our investment into them is paying off.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Grants
Many Spartans graduate with 20 or more college/AP credits that allow them to begin their post-secondary education as a sophomore. Mr. Boland, College Counselor & Dad to Spartan, Class of 2015
| 2021-2022 Tuition and Fees | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,595 |
| Tablet Lease-to-Own Annual Fee | $675 |
| Locker Fee | $15 |
| Spartan Association Fee | $20 |
| $19,305 | |
| Tuition Assistance Awarded in 2020-2021 | $3.5 MILLION |
The Father De Smet Scholarship
Thanks to our generous benefactors, we are pleased to announce new scholarship options! These scholarships are renewable annually for 8th grade applicants in recognition of high academic achievement and community involvement.
The Ignatian Scholarship
We are thrilled to announce a new merit-based award, renewable for four years, for 8th grade applicants in recognition of high academic achievement.
- $28.1
- million
scholarship money awarded to the Class of 2021
- 81%
- 2021 graduates
who received at least 1 scholarship offer
- $1.9M
- annually awarded in tuition assistance to
26% of our families
- 130
- college credit hours
offered to students
- 98%
- Graduates
go on to college or military academies
Worth the Investiment
![Patrick Morris, Director of Alumni Relations]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1531426824/desmet/vmbjeehsiu5vegbbmorz/FacultyPictures-29.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1531426824/desmet/vmbjeehsiu5vegbbmorz/FacultyPictures-29.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1531426824/desmet/vmbjeehsiu5vegbbmorz/FacultyPictures-29.jpg","width":640}])
- Class of 2006
Patrick Morris, Director of Alumni Relations
What makes the De Smet Jesuit educational experience distinct is how the school brings out the best in each individual. Not only are the students academically prepared for college, but they are provided with a faith-filled foundation that will serve them—and others—for life.
Meet Our Admissions Team
Maria Lang
Assistant Director of Admissions
BA, Education, University of Missouri - St. Louis
BA, Spanish, University of Missouri - St. Louis
BA, Spanish, University of Missouri - St. Louis
We acknowledge the sacrifices families make when they invest in private school. We take our stewardship seriously and encourage families to apply for tuition assistance and our scholarships. Please note: Tuition may be subject to change and does not include cost of books, lunch, or PE uniforms. Tuition for future academic years is released each spring. Grade level fees for class retreats and activities range from $125 for freshmen to $350 for seniors.